Instructions

Preheat oven to 325F.

Combine sugar, flour and cinnamon in a small mixing bowl.

Cut each apple in half then core each half. Place apple halves skin-side down in a 2-quart baking dish. Fill each apple half with a few raisins. Divide cinnamon mixture equally among apple halves. Top each with a small piece of butter. Pour 1/3 cup water into the bottom of pan and place the cinnamon sticks in the pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until apples are tender. Cool slightly.